Luisa Cruz
MSN, FNP-C, BSN, RN
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Skilled and patient focused Labor & Delivery Nurse with 10+ years of experience. Specialized in providing antepartum and postpartum nursing care to patients with pregnancy and labor complications. Eager to offer top-class nursing care and support the hospital staff in performance improvement initiatives.
Experience
Labor & Delivery Nurse - Mountain View Medical Center - Las Vegas, NV
(2024-04 - 2025-10)
Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Ordered laboratory tests or imaging studies as needed for diagnosis or treatment.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Reviewed and tracked the progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed attending physician of status.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Conducted initial assessments of laboring patients, determining stage and progression of labor.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Complied with OSHA standards for healthcare professionals to minimize or eliminate risk of infection.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying any abnormalities.
- Implemented individualized nursing care plans for laboring mothers and newborns.
- Prepared delivery rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Provided support and coaching to mothers during labor and delivery processes.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in maternal and newborn care.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families throughout the childbirth process.
- Administered IV fluids and medications to manage labor pain and support labor progression.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physicians during examination and treatment of patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
L & D Nurse - Adventist Health Glendale - Glendale, CA
(2022-09 - 2023-04)
Meeting with expectant mothers for prenatal visits and providing care for normal and problematic pregnancies.
- Monitors fetal heart rate using Electronic Fetal Monitor intrapartum and communicates any abnormalities to their Attending Physicians
- Assisted Physicians during delivery, treatment and examination
- Acts as circulator during Cesarean Sections
- Using equipment and administering medications related to labor, delivery, and the care of newborns
- Provided pre, intra, & post-operative care to patients undergoing C-section.
- Set up personalized nursing care plans for women who were laboring and newborns.
- Set-up delivery room with necessary instruments and supplies.
- Worked with physicians and care team to identify and address issues.
- Supported and coached women during labor and delivery processes.
- Stayed up to date on best practices for maternal and neonatal care through professional development programs.
- Offered emotional support and counseling to patients and families during the birthing process.
- Administered IV fluids and medications to manage labor pain and support labor progression.
- Understanding of when to escalate the situation if medical intervention is necessary.
- Administered strict patient data processes to ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements and prevent information breaches.
- Assisted Anesthesiologist during regional anesthesia procedures.
Education
MSN-FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner - United States University (2025-12)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Dr. Yanga's Colleges, Inc (2004-10)
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine - FEU- N.R Medical Foundation (1990-04)
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology - FEU- N.R Medical Foundation (1986-04)
